For people living with arthritis, daily tasks can prove difficult. Getting dressed or cooking a meal can become painful experiences. Therefore, it is important that people with arthritis know how to make these tasks less challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of household gadgets for managing arthritis. In this article, we look at 5 of the best household gadgets for people with arthritis. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which cause pain and inflammation. Osteoarthritis …
How to Help Older People Use the Internet
For many of us, it's hard to imagine life without the internet. However, we know that it can be difficult to convince our older parents and loved ones to give it a go. After all, if they've gone this long without needing the internet, why change now? Well, we believe the internet can open doors for people of all ages, especially the elderly. Moreover, many services are moving online - including banking. We’ve put together this guide to help you introduce the internet and its benefits to your elderly parents or loved ones. Internet Access Fortunately, the vast majority of UK …
Emojis Translated: Meanings of the Most Common Emojis
Do you have a smartphone? If you do, then you also have a repository of nearly four thousand emojis at your fingertips. But what do they mean? And when should you use them? Even the most tech-savvy amongst us can get confused from time to time. To make online communication that little bit easier, we've found the most common emojis and translated them for you. What Are Emojis? Most of us are familiar with emojis, even if we don't have a smartphone. They've been used in adverts, on clothing, and there's even a movie dedicated to them. In their simplest form, emojis are …
Should You Buy a Doorbell Camera?
Home security is an important consideration for many of us. For elderly people, especially, who are often considered easy targets by criminals, it is crucial that homes are safe and secure. A piece of security technology that is seeing a major increase in interest is the doorbell camera. What is a Doorbell Camera? The doorbell camera is a piece of technology that has been around for the past decade. As its name suggests, doorbell cameras provide video footage of your front doorstep. The camera is integrated into your doorbell. Different models offer a few options. Many are …
The Benefits of Having a Fitness Tracker
Inactivity isn’t good for your health. It can lead to weight gain, illness, and a general lack of productivity. At times - especially for the elderly - it can be difficult to find the motivation to get up and workout. Getting fit involves planning, setting goals, and keeping track of your progress, and that can seem a lot even without the exercise itself. Fitness trackers are a fantastic way to help your loved one achieve their fitness goals or encourage them to start some gentle exercise and build up their fitness levels. There’s been a huge increase in popularity of fitness …
Digital Legacy: What It Is and How to Manage It
We live in a digital world. Every day we put more of ourselves online, and our digital interactions are becoming just as important as our physical ones. While our loved ones' physical assets can easily be passed down and preserved in the event of their passing, what happens to their digital data? What happens to the online-only photos, videos, and messages that they leave behind? If you want to protect your loved one's virtual footprint, you should consider creating a digital legacy plan. Who Needs a Digital Legacy? The simple goal of a digital legacy plan is to make it as easy …